Its beta – a measure of volatility versus an index like the FTSE 100 – is just 0.9. For reference, most penny stocks typically have a beta of around 2.5. Furthermore, over the past five years ...

Nvidia stock has jumped above $150 and a new record in recent days, as investors shrug off concerns they had just a couple of months ago.

A rare opportunity Corrections in the stock market are fairly commonplace. But a full-blown market crash is far rarer. In fact, over the last 20 years, investors have only endured two of them ...

I’m under no illusion that some long-term investors in Palantir stock will be considering an early retirement. The stock has surged. When investing, your capital is at risk. The value of your ...

This UK growth stock has doubled in 2024 thanks in part to a lucrative US deal. With strong margins and a clean balance sheet, it could be an opportunity. When investing, your capital is at risk. The ...

With his Diageo shares close to a 10-year low, Mark Hartley ponders whether it’s time to say goodbye to this major FTSE 100 dividend stock. When investing, your capital is at risk. The value of ...

2025’s been a rollercoaster ride for many US stocks, but the Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) share price certainly appears to have a case of whiplash. As tariff announcements emerged, the business seemed to ...

How to invest in defence stocks Here are five things to think about before investing in defence shares: The outlook for defence spending Defence companies sell their products and services to ...

Following the release of its 2024 results, the Phoenix Group (LSE:PHNX) share price enjoyed a double-digit rally, rising by over 10% on the news. It’s a welcome change of pace compared to the ...

Although all big five UK banks were down significantly, Barclays has been particularly badly hit because of its large US investment bank operations. A US recession would result in significantly ...

In an unusual twist of fate, the UK stock market could take a lead over the US this year. Already, the S&P 500 ‘s down almost 14% this year while the FTSE 100 has only dipped 6.7%. Created on ...

When I first bought Lloyds Banking Group (LSE: LLOY) shares back in 2010, I really thought I’d be writing about a storming share price run a lot sooner than today. But we’re in it for the long ...